Which States Get the Most Sleep?

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Getting enough sleep is important to a person’s health. But how much control do you actually have in the matter? America Sleeping in 50 States infographic from Naplab shows that geographical location could play a big impact on how much sleep you get.

Have you ever wondered if the place you live could impact how much sleep you would get? Do sleepers in some states get more sleep than others? The answer is a resounding yes.

From east to west, there are clear patterns in how much sleep each state was getting and furthermore, how many sleepers in that state were hitting the targeted 7-hour benchmark.

The bar chart with the baseline of the right is a little disorienting. I would have kept the traditional baseline on the left and right flushed all of the state names to move them as close to the bars as possible.

After that, I would need a nap.

Read more at Naplab.com